Archives for September 2012

Not to be flippant, but if talking about extending the Western Bypass already isn't an clue that the current project is flawed, I don't know what is. Much of this discussion sounds like a game - "If we had infinite funds, what would we build"? With less-than-creative answers.
For some real creativity unbiased by politics, I wonder what 12 year olds would answer.
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This poll at Seattle Bubble raised my curiosity as I'm interested in what folks in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area think. So many factors go into the "where do I want to live" algorithm; one of the ways I assist relocating buyers is by listening to their needs and wants and helping them ascertain the best areas for them to live. "Where I want to live" doesn't have a "one-size-fits-all" answer, but these are some of Read More

Yeah, the info graphic below is for/from California, but the data points are universal.
Walkability = happiness.
And, because images aren't searchable, the three points:
- Lose Weight! The average resident of a walkable neighborhood weighs 6 to 10 pounds less than someone who lives in a car-dependent neighborhood .
- Save Money! Transportation is the second largest expense for American households, costing more than food, clothing, and health Read More

"What is the story you're trying to tell?"
I was posed this question this week by someone from outside the real estate space - a technology provider who is seeking an entry into the real estate world. His question was a pointed and salient one, and my answer was this:
Answer: It depends a bit on if I'm representing the buyer or the seller, but for this example â€¦
I'm trying to tell the story of how buyers of this property are going to be happy living here. They're going to enjoy coming home, being with each other, their kids if Read More

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About Jim Duncan

I am a Realtor/Broker/Partner with Nest Realty in Charlottesville, Virginia. The goal of this site/blog remains unchanged in the nearly 10 years since its founding – to provide clear, coherent and unbiased analysis of the Charlottesville area real estate market.